Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
November 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 0
El Cabron Taqueria currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 6, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Latest Inspection Details
November 6, 2025
- Date
- November 6, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Cabron Taqueria has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its July 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Cabron Taqueria's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cabron Taqueria's current NYC health grade?
El Cabron Taqueria currently has a A grade.
When was El Cabron Taqueria last inspected?
El Cabron Taqueria was last inspected on November 6, 2025.
What was El Cabron Taqueria's latest inspection score?
El Cabron Taqueria's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did El Cabron Taqueria have in its latest inspection?
El Cabron Taqueria had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Cabron Taqueria located?
El Cabron Taqueria is located at 23 Essex Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50134543
Last updated: July 3, 2026